Recycle all of the papers. If they are important papers, then throw them away in a safe trash can.

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Tips

Do not try to rip or "break by bending" a credit card. Always safely shred or cut into tiny sections and throw away in a secure place.

Get a paper shredder for quicker and easier disposal of papers.

If you have difficultly ripping a pile of papers, divide them into even smaller piles and try again.

If possible, when disposing of credit card, use a magnet on the card to erase/damage it's memorized data. This way, even if someone manages to put it in one piece, it won't be of much use for them.

If they are important papers like credit card reports or checks, then you may want to rip them up into even smaller sections. A good size would be less than a quarter inch by a quarter inch.

Rip papers into very small pieces to decrease the likelihood of someone piecing them back together.

For additional security, throw away part of the document or credit card one week, and then the other part the next week - this makes it that much more difficult for someone to piece them back together. An alternative is to throw away part at home, and part at school, work, or a trash can in a public place, like a restaurant or other business.

Warnings

If you are ripping paper because you are bored make sure it is rubbish.

Do not tear up old bills, medical information, or papers that have your credit card numbers or personal information on them. Always shred or safely dispose of.

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not rip legal documents. Shred them instead for ensured safety of the documents.